Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit have charged a 48-year-old man with fraud and are urging any additional victims to come forward.
The investigation began in November 2024, when a victim came forward to report she had been defrauded by a male whom she met through online dating.
In April 2023, the male convinced the victim to invest a quantity of money through the purchase of shares of a company. The victim became suspicious after not receiving...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit have charged a 19-year-old man for sexually assaulting a youth in the City of Richmond Hill.
In October of 2024, the victim met the suspect through a social media application aimed at young people. The two had communicated for several days before meeting in person.
On October 21, 2024, the victim met the suspect in the City of Richmond Hill. The suspect drove the victim to a location where he sexually assaulted...
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York Regional Police have charged a 71-year-old doctor from the City of Richmond Hill in connection with a historical sexual assault of a patient.
On April 12, 2024, York Regional Police began an investigation after a victim reported having been sexually assaulted by a doctor that she had attended on July 4, 2016. During a medical exam the suspect touched the victim for a sexual purpose and conducted no other examinations.
The accused has been working as a doctor in the...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 32-year-old man with sexual offences involving a youth in the City of Vaughan.
The victim met the suspect through an online messaging platform a few months prior and portrayed himself to be 18-years-old. He maintained his age throughout their communication.
On February 18, 2025, the suspect ordered a ride-share to pick the victim up at their school and bring them to his...
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York Regional Police is proud to join organizations and communities around the globe in celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. On this day, York Regional Police is reaffirming its commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility within our organization, and in our services to the community.
“It is disappointing that recent global events have led to further division and polarization,” said Chief...
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